Bluetongue Virus in Wild Deer, Belgium, 2005–2008
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چکیده
To investigate bluetongue virus serotype 8 infection in Belgium, we conducted a virologic and serologic survey on 2,416 free-ranging cervids during 2005-2008. Infection emerged in 2006 and spread over the study area in red deer, but not in roe deer.
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Bluetongue virus antibodies in wild red deer in southern Belgium.
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